Sometimes you just need something fresh and delicious.
A good salad can TOTALLY hit the spot.
They add crunch, color, and lots of yummy goodness to any meal.
We put together a list of AMAZING salad recipes to inspire you.
There are options for quick lunches, easy dinners, or even bringing to a party.
You’ll find simple green salads, hearty grain salads, pasta salads, and MORE.
Seriously, there’s something here for EVERYONE.
Let’s dive into these fantastic salad ideas!
1. Winter Fruit Salad
Winter Fruit Salad is the perfect refreshing dish for the colder months.
Enjoy a bright mix of delicious fresh fruit, lightly coated in a sweet honey poppy seed dressing.
2. Caprese Salad
Enjoy a classic Caprese Salad with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Ripe, in-season tomatoes pair perfectly with creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of flavorful olive oil.
3. Cranberry Salad
This Cranberry Salad is a delightfully creamy and colorful dish!
Packed with fresh cranberries, sweet pineapple, crunchy pecans, and fluffy marshmallows, it’s the perfect blend of textures and flavors for any holiday gathering.
4. Fattoush Salad
This Fattoush Salad is a refreshing mix of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy pita chips.
Tossed in a bright lemon dressing, it’s the perfect light side to pair with grilled chicken or fish.
5. Burrata Salad
Enjoy the fresh flavors of our Burrata Salad, a simple and elegant blend of creamy cheese, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil. Drizzled with a light lemon dressing, it’s the perfect burrata salad side dish to brighten up any summer meal.
6. Best Chopped Salad
Best Chopped Salad is a delicious blend of crisp veggies, creamy cheese, and savory salami, just like your favorite restaurant version.
This Italian chopped salad is easy to make at home with its simple, herby homemade dressing that brings all the flavors together perfectly.
7. Avocado Corn Salad
Avocado Corn Salad is the quick and easy side dish you need, bursting with the fresh flavors of corn, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime dressing.
It’s a colorful blend that’s always a crowd-pleaser.
8. Lemon Basil Chicken Salad
Lemon Basil Chicken Salad is your new go-to for a light and flavorful meal.
It’s so easy and fast to make, the fresh flavors will have everyone asking for seconds!
9. Chicken BLT Salad
Make a Chicken BLT Salad tonight that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
The spicy ranch dressing brings this simple salad with chicken, bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes to life.
10. Tajin Cucumber Salad
You’ll love this refreshing Tajin Cucumber Salad, perfect as a side dish or quick snack!
It’s incredibly fast to make and this keto cucumber salad has a surprising amount of flavor for being so simple.
11. The Best Mango Avocado Salad (Healthy & Nourishing)
The Best Mango Avocado Salad is a vibrant, healthy dish that balances sweet and savory flavors with creamy and crisp textures.
Enjoy this refreshing salad with chips, on tacos, or simply on its own for a nourishing treat.
12. Kale Apple Salad with Creamy Avocado Pesto
The Kale Apple Salad with Creamy Avocado Pesto is a delightful and healthy dish that’s easy to make.
Massaged kale, crisp apples, and a homemade pesto recipe combine for a sweet and satisfying experience.
13. Waldorf Salad
Enjoy this Waldorf Salad, a delightful classic full of fruit and nuts.
It’s all tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing, making it a perfect light and refreshing salad.
14. Carrot Edamame Salad with Creamy Sesame Dressing
This Carrot Edamame Salad with Creamy Sesame Dressing is a tasty and healthy choice.
Enjoy the simple flavors of this carrot salad that will leave you feeling good.
15. Instant Pot Beets Salad
Instant Pot Beets Salad is a flavorful and delicious dish that’s ready in a flash.
Whether you want a light main course or a vibrant side, this beets salad is a winner.
16. Harissa Grilled Shrimp Salad
Harissa Grilled Shrimp Salad brings a light and healthy dinner to your table, perfect for warmer weather.
It’s a shrimp salad recipe with a kick, thanks to the Harissa sauce and bright lemon-garlic flavors.
17. Chicken and Peach Salad
Chicken and Peach Salad is a light and delicious way to enjoy summer’s best flavors.
This easy chicken salad recipe combines juicy peaches with fresh greens, veggies, and a creamy dressing for a gluten-free dinner you’ll crave.
18. Roasted Asparagus Salad
This Roasted Asparagus Salad is a simple, delicious way to enjoy fresh spring vegetables.
It features flavorful roasted asparagus, sweet dried cherries, creamy goat cheese, and a tangy balsamic Dijon dressing.
19. Asian Cucumber Salad
Make a refreshing Asian Cucumber Salad with crisp cucumbers and colorful veggies.
Everything is tossed in a zesty sesame dressing, making it the perfect quick and easy side dish.
20. Spiced Instant Pot Chickpeas Salad
Enjoy a vibrant Spiced Instant Pot Chickpea Salad, bursting with warm baharat flavors.
It’s the perfect, simple side dish to complement your grilled fish and fresh summer vegetables.
21. Tracy’s Hearts of Palm Salad
Tracy’s Hearts of Palm Salad is a tasty, simple side that you can quickly toss together.
The combination of hearts of palm, tomatoes, and avocado in a light dressing makes this salad the perfect complement to any meal.
22. Shrimp Salad
Our Shrimp Salad recipe is the perfect make-ahead lunch, blending tender shrimp with fresh vegetables in a creamy dressing.
It’s a simple seafood salad that’s high in protein and packed with flavor thanks to dill and our special seasoning blend.
23. Carrot and Cucumber Salad
This Carrot and Cucumber Salad is a super simple side dish to throw together.
It’s fast, easy, and the delicious combination of fresh carrots and cucumbers makes it the perfect addition to any meal.
24. Warm Mushroom White Bean Crunch Salad
This Warm Mushroom White Bean Crunch Salad is anything but your typical salad.
Enjoy a no-lettuce salad featuring warm mushrooms that won’t get soggy, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
25. Layered Tropical Fruit Salad with Coconut Chia Cream
Get ready for a taste of sunshine with our Layered Tropical Fruit Salad.
This easy fruit salad recipe, layered with fresh fruit and a lightly sweetened coconut chia cream, is a fun and healthy treat.
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dessert, it’s a summer recipe the whole family will love!
26. Grilled Paneer Salad
Craving Indian flavors but want something light and fresh?
Our Grilled Paneer Salad features juicy paneer, sweet peppers, and onions, all coated in a vibrant cilantro-mint chutney and grilled to perfection.
27. Chopped Halloumi Salad with White Balsamic Vinaigrette
This Chopped Halloumi Salad with White Balsamic Vinaigrette is a flavorful and healthy option.
It’s packed with delicious ingredients and will quickly become your go-to chopped salad.
28. Strawberry Spinach Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad is your next favorite meal.
This fresh salad is packed with chicken, bacon, avocado, and hard-boiled eggs with juicy strawberries and orange segments.
You’ll love it!